Choose the appropriate phrase/words from the options given to fill in the blanks.

He passed the examination with distinction because he ______

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Question

This question was previously asked in

CSIR-CLRI Junior Stenographer Official Paper (Held On: 07 Jan, 2024)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'had worked hard for it'.

Key Points

The phrase "had worked hard for it" uses the past perfect tense which is appropriate as the action occurred before another past event (passing the examination).
Option 1, "was hard working for it," is grammatically incorrect and awkward in this context.
Option 2, "worked hardly for it," is incorrect because "hardly" means "almost not," which changes the meaning.
Option 4, "hardly worked for it," implies the opposite of working hard and is not suitable in this context.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "He passed the examination with distinction because he had worked hard for it."

Additional Information

Option 1: "was hard working for it" is incorrect as the phrase "hard working" is typically used as an adjective to describe a person, not an action.
Option 2: "worked hardly for it" is incorrect as "hardly" means "scarcely" or "barely," changing the intended meaning.
Option 4: "hardly worked for it" is incorrect as it implies minimal effort, contrary to the sentence's context.
Option 5: No relevant phrase is provided in this option.